Ethan Walker, once a lover of Ava, is haunted by his past. He meets artist Lena Dawson, who heals his heart. However, Ethan discovers discrepancies in Lena's actions and a secret letter revealing a connection between Lena and Ava. Ethan breaks up with Lena, believing she's tricked. Later, he learns that Ava asked her half-sister to take care of him, and she was secretly receiving threats. Ethan finds Lena in a seaside village, pursuing an artistic endeavor. Together, they face challenges and learn that genuine love can withstand even the deepest shadows. Their journey leads to a reaffirmed commitment to each other.
Ethan Walker was seated by himself at the corner table of his beloved café, the comforting sound of clinking mugs and quiet chatter forming a calming background noise. Outside, the world continued its daily bustle with cars beeping and pedestrians flowing together like waves in a concrete sea. Inside, Ethan was far away, immersed in thoughts that appeared endless and without origin. In front of him was a cup of cold black coffee, half-finished, symbolizing the time he spent mustering up the courage to do something overdue.
He delved into the inner pocket of his coat and extracted a slightly crumpled envelope. It had a slightly worn ivory white appearance, as though it had been touched numerous times. The front displayed his name, *Ethan Walker*, written in tidy cursive with deep blue ink that had hardly lost its color. Six months ago, the only thing Ava left behind when she disappeared was this letter. No farewells, no reasons given-only this note left at his doorstep one chilly February day. He recalled discovering it, the coldness of the night lingering, and the feeling of closure it had brought. He had kept the letter on his person for several weeks, transferring it between pockets and drawers, but never once reading it. He ran his fingertips over the recognizable handwriting, as if attempting to establish a link to the woman who had penned it. Ava's abrupt exit had created an emptiness, not only in his life but also in his heart. He had been in love with her - or at least he thought he had - until her sudden disappearance made him doubt everything. Was he ever truly acquainted with her? Was she ever truly in love with him? Now, there was this letter, embodying her words, prepared to disclose truths he may not be ready to confront. "Is everything alright, Ethan?" Mark's thoughts were interrupted by his voice, cutting through them like a knife through a knot. Ethan looked up and saw his friend standing in front of him, his face showing worry. Mark was always the extroverted friend who could cheer up Ethan from his bad moods with a joke or a pat on the back. Today, however, Ethan's brooding presence seemed to overshadow Mark's light-heartedness. Ethan put the letter back in his pocket and smiled artificially. "Yes, just... pondering." Mark raised one eyebrow before taking a seat without needing to be asked. "Are you contemplating?" That is never a positive outcome. You have been sitting here for hours, dude. What is happening? Ethan let out a breath, keeping his hand on his coat pocket. "It is Ava." Or, more specifically, this letter she left before departing. I've been holding onto it, pondering its contents and debating if I'm prepared to listen to whatever message she wanted to convey. Mark's usual happy attitude faded, replaced by real worry, as his face became more gentle. "You've been tormenting yourself about this for months." Perhaps it's time to quickly remove the Band-Aid, what do you think? No matter what it states, you will at least have a few responses. Residing in a state of uncertainty is only exacerbating the situation. Ethan was aware that Mark was correct. For the past six months, he had been tormented by various possibilities, hypothetical situations, and the lingering absence of Ava. However, his fingers hesitated to rip open the envelope due to the anxiety about possible answers. He nodded slowly, mainly to satisfy Mark rather than because he truly believed it. It is possible. Perhaps in the near future. Mark quickly scanned the café, as if looking for a different subject to discuss. "You're aware, there's an art exhibition happening this evening. Some emerging artists exhibiting their artwork. I believe it would be beneficial for you to go outside and experience something beyond the confines of your apartment or the café. Join me. Ethan was about to say no and go back to his usual routine, but he was halted by something. Perhaps it was the manner in which Mark gazed at him, as if offering a lifeline to a man sinking underwater. Perhaps it was the unspoken dare to emerge from the haze that had enclosed him for an extended period of time. "Sure," Ethan heard himself say. "I will go." Mark smiled and gave him a pat on the shoulder. "You've got the right attitude!" Perhaps you will discover inspiration or at least a distraction. While Mark got up for more coffee, Ethan's mind wandered back to the letter. Is it possible that the answer to understanding Ava's actions lies within those few papers? His reluctance to uncover more agony hindered him, but his inquisitiveness was starting to surpass the fear. Perhaps this evening, in the midst of strangers and the presence of art, he might gather the courage to finally uncover it. However, at the moment, the letter stayed closed, representing all the things he was avoiding dealing with. Ethan's coat sleeve brushed against the edge of the envelope, and he inhaled deeply. One day soon, he promised himself. One day soon.
The spirit of Ava, the architect Ethan Walker once loved but who vanished from his life without a trace, haunts the accomplished man. Ethan is having a hard time moving on, but everything changes for him when he meets Lena Dawson. Lena is a wonderful artist, and her warmth and generosity start to heal his shattered heart. Ethan finds himself attracted into Lena's artistic and creative world as their relationship develops, hoping to at last get past his past. But soon, Ethan discovers odd discrepancies in Lena's actions—secretive phone conversations and unexplained absences—which rekindle his fears. His misgivings increase when he finds a secret letter that reveals a relationship he never would have guessed—one that connects Lena and Ava. Ethan, who feels duped, walks up to Lena and breaks up with her right away, thinking she's tricked him like Ava did. A few months later, Ethan learns the reality: Ava, who was fighting a deadly illness, asked her half-sister Lena to take care of him after she passed away. Lena's desire to keep things private was to spare Ethan more suffering. Complicating matters further, Lena has been receiving threats in anonymous form from someone who wants her to keep silent regarding Ava's condition and her relationship with Ethan. Seeking to make apologies, Ethan locates Lena and discovers that she is residing in a seaside village, occupied with a fresh artistic endeavour. He finds out about the dangers she was in and the costs she paid to keep him safe. Together, Ethan and Lena decide to take on the challenges posed by their miscommunications and the mysterious person making the threats. Ethan and Lena restore their relationship, learning that genuine love can withstand even the deepest shadows, with love, forgiveness, and newfound strength. Their path from grief to recovery results in a reaffirmed commitment to one another as they walk hand in hand into a resilient and hopeful future.
6 years ago, Lydia suffered a brutal betrayal orchestrated by her own husband and step-sister, who drugged her and framed her. In a twist of fate, she ended up having a one-night stand with a stranger. Don't even remember what he looked like. Later, in the throes of death, she discovered the truth about her mother's death all those years ago. In the blink of an eye, she lost everything. 6 years later, Lydia returned with her genius son, vowing to exact revenge on all her enemies! Little did she know, she encountered an incredibly familiar man at the airport! *** The man was briskly pushing open the door to the restroom, heading to the urinal. Even with such a mundane action, he did it with unparalleled elegance and grace. Lydia, following him in a daze, saw his fierce lower body and suddenly snapped back to reality. She let out a high-pitched scream, instinctively covering her eyes with her hands, her cheeks flushed, and stood there stiffly, unsure of what to do. Lambert furrowed his brows slightly but remained calm as he continued to relieve himself. The sound of water hitting the urinal made Lydia's face even redder. She angrily shouted, "You pervert!" Little did Lydia know that Lambert, seeing her in this state, had a flicker of recognition in his eyes. Memories from many years ago flashed through his mind, and his heart couldn't help but stir. It was her!
She was a diamond covered by ashes.... King Dakota was known as the most Powerful Alpha King of all times - more powerful than any other King that had ruled from his lineage. He was cold hearted, introverted and dangerous in anger. Cursed by the Moon goddess, King Dakota had to get married to three wives all in search of a male child that would become his heir, but it was impossible as the curse would only let his wives bear she -wolves. But on a different day, the King meets a lady who offends him and as a punishment, he took her home as his fourth wife. Her name was Shilah. Shilah was a powerless wolf and as a result, was disregarded and intimidated by all. But, when she begins to do things that the King had never felt for years, he began to wonder who she really was. Slowly, she crawled her way into his icy heart and turned out to be something nobody ever expected - a storm.
When they were kids, Derek saved Norah's life. Years later, after Derek ended up in a vegetative state from a car crash, Norah married him without a second thought and even used her medical knowledge to heal him. For two years, Norah was devoted, seeking his affection and looking to settle her life-saving debt. But when Derek's first love returned, Norah, faced with divorce, didn't hesitate to sign. Despite being labeled as forsaken, few knew of her true talents. She was a race car driver, a famed designer, a genius hacker, and a renowned doctor. Regretting his decision, Derek begged for her forgiveness. Just then, a charming CEO intervened, embracing Norah and declaring, "Back off! She's my wife!" Taken aback, Norah blurted out, "What did you say?"
"Love is blind!" Lucinda abandoned her beautiful and comfortable life because of a man. She married him and slaved off for him for three long years. One day, the scales finally fell off her eyes. She realized that all her efforts were in vain. Her husband, Nathaniel still treated her like shit. All he cared about was his lover. "Enough is enough! I quit wasting my years with an ungrateful man!" Lucinda's heart was shattered into many pieces, but she summoned up the courage to ask for a divorce. The news caused a stir online! A filthy rich young woman recently got divorced? She was a good catch! Countless CEOs and handsome young men immediately swarmed to her like bees to honey! Nathaniel couldn't take it anymore. He held a press conference and begged with teary eyes, "I love you, Lucinda. I can't live without you. Please come back to me." Would Lucinda give him a second chance? Read to find out!
"You're mine, little puppy," Kylan growled against my neck. A soft gasp escaped my lips as his lips brushed my skin. My mind screamed at me to push him away-the Lycan Prince who had humiliated me again and again, but my body betrayed me, leaning into him before I could stop myself. He pressed his lips against mine, and his kiss grew more aggressive, more possessive as I felt my legs weaken. What was I doing? In a split-second, I pulled away and slapped him hard across the face. Kylan's eyes darkened, but the smirk on his lips exposed his amusement. "You and I both know we can't fight this, Violet," he said, gripping my wrist. "You're my mate." "And yet you don't want me," I replied. "You told me you were ashamed of me, that l'd never be your queen, that you'd never love me. So please, accept my rejection and let me go." "Never," he whispered, his grip tightening as he pulled me closer. "Soon enough, you'll be begging for me. and when you do-I'll use you as I see fit and then I'll reject you."
Madison had always believed that she would marry Colten. She spent her youth admiring him from afar, dreaming of their future life together. But Colten was always indifferent to her, and when he abandoned her at a time when she needed him most, she finally realized that he never loved her. With renewed resolve and a thirst for revenge, Madison left. Endless possibilities lay ahead, but Colten was no longer part of her plans. Colten rushed to her place in a panic. "Madison, please come back to me. I’ll give you everything!" It was his powerful uncle who answered the door. "She's my woman now."